Question

Introduce the topic of conflict and
how it relates to the two stories. the pedestrian and the lottery in simple terms

Answer 1

Conflict is a key element in both "The Pedestrian" and "The Lottery." In "The Pedestrian," the conflict arises between the protagonist, who enjoys walking alone at night in a society where people are isolated indoors, and the authorities who view his behavior as abnormal and dangerous. In "The Lottery," the conflict emerges between the villagers who blindly follow a long-standing tradition of a deadly lottery and the individual who questions the morality and purpose of the ritual. Both stories explore the consequences of societal conformity and the danger of blindly following tradition without questioning its validity.